Ord, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Valley County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,186
Population
1,012/sq mi density
$53,274
Median Income
$30,223 per capita
$109,500
Home Value
$187,472 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
18.9% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$53,274 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,500 home value, $638/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Ord experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches. The area receives 35.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,016 ft (614 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6028°N, 98.9193°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in |
Ord has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.4").